December weather forecast
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Weather in December

December ushers in the full onset of winter in Montana, with temperatures dropping further and snow becoming a defining feature, especially in the mountainous regions. The state's varied geography creates distinct weather patterns in the western and eastern regions.

The minimum temperature in December can be as low as 0°F (-17.8°C) and ranges up to 15°F (-9.4°C), while the maximum temperature typically falls between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 35°F (1.7°C). December is one of the coldest months of the year, and the record low for the state was set at -70°F (-56.7°C) in Rogers Pass on January 20, 1954.

Snowfall is frequent, accumulating between 30" (762mm) and 50" (1270mm) in many areas, with higher amounts in the mountains. Ice and freezing rain may also occur, adding to the winter conditions.

Compared to November, December sees continued cooling, with the arrival of more consistent snow and ice. Days are short, and the weather can change rapidly, with cold fronts from Canada often causing substantial drops in temperature within a brief period.

Tourism shifts towards winter activities, with skiing, snowboarding, and other snow-related pursuits becoming popular. The winter landscapes offer a unique beauty, with snow covering the mountains and prairies, and the state's natural parks taking on a serene and tranquil character.

  • Billings - December »
    In Billings in December, snow falls for 12.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.24" (133mm) of snow. In Billings, Montana, during December, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.
  • Missoula - December »
    July and December are months with the least rain in Missoula, Montana, when the rain falls for 6.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain. The month with the shortest days in Missoula is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
  • Great Falls - December »
    The month with the least rainfall in Great Falls is December, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation. In Great Falls in December, during 7.9 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
  • Bozeman - December »
    In Bozeman in December, during 18.5 snowfall days, 11.38" (289mm) of snow is typically accumulated. With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bozeman, Montana.
  • Butte - December »
    The months with the least rainfall in Butte are January, November and December Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.67" (17mm) of rain. The month with the shortest days in Butte is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.
  • Helena - December »
    In Helena in December, snow falls for 14.1 days, with typically accumulated 4.61" (117mm) of snow. The month with the shortest days in Helena is December, with an average of 8h and 36min of daylight.
  • Kalispell - December »
    In Kalispell in December, during 21.5 snowfall days, 10.79" (274mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Kalispell in December, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Havre - December »
    In Havre, in December, snow falls for 7.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.72" (196mm) of snow. Concluding the year, December offers typical winter weather in Havre, Montana, marked by the year's lowest daylight hours.
  • Anaconda - December »
    December, with its average high-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 10.8°F (-11.8°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Anaconda, Montana. The months with the least sunshine in Anaconda are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.
  • Miles City - December »
    November and December are months with the least rain in Miles City when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain. In Miles City, Montana, in December, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.
  • Belgrade - December »
    In Belgrade, Montana, in December, during 15.3 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Belgrade in December, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.
  • Livingston - December »
    The month with the shortest days in Livingston is December, with an average of 8h and 48min of daylight. On the last day of December, in Livingston, sunrise is at 8:02 am and sunset at 4:47 pm MST.
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